Romantic Hotels in Holmes County, Ohio

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Harken back to a simpler time with a romantic vacation to Holmes County, Ohio, an Amish countryside where you and your honey can enjoy horseback rides across open green pastures, shop for handmade crafts in cozy boutique shops and take a leisurely canoe ride down the blue waters of the Mohican River. Many of the quaint little villages have romantic hotels where you can snuggle in for the evening. Keep in mind, with approximately 19,000 Amish and 50 churches calling Holmes County home, some attractions, including restaurants and shops, are closed on Sundays.

High-End Digs

Enjoy upscale accommodations at Landoll’s Mohican Castle in Loudonville, a lavish castle spread across 1,100 acres of isolated wooded property. Grab your sweetie and take a sleigh ride during the winter or a carriage ride during the fall under the warmth of a cozy blanket. Book a stay in an elegant suite, some of which include vaulted ceilings, private decks, fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Berlin Resort in Millersburg provides a romantic setting, including a presidential suite with a crystal chandelier, jetted tub and gas fireplace. Unwind with a dip in the indoor saltwater pool or a soak in the hot tub. Each evening the resort’s movie theater screens a film. There are also 300 titles to choose from which you can view in private, free of charge.

Mid-Range in Millersburg

The town of Millersburg has a handful of romantic hotels at mid-range prices. Guggisberg Swiss Inn is a stone chalet set on top of a hill, with sweeping views of Doughty Valley. Take a walk across the grounds, where the inn’s horses, which are also available for horseback riding excursions, run free alongside a quaint duck pond. Grab a bottle of wine from the inn’s winery, embark on a sleigh ride during the winter and take in an evening summer concert in the on-site gazebo. The Inn at Honey Run, also in Millersburg, is a boutique hotel with seven trails that cut through deeply forested regions. Reserve a club-level honeycomb -- cozy suites built into hillsides -- surrounded by gardens and outfitted with floor-to-ceiling fireplaces. For added romance, book a package that includes chocolate-covered strawberries or breakfast in bed.

Berlin Bound

Based in the tiny town of Berlin, Berlin Grande Hotel has romance packages complete with in-room chocolates, a bottle of sparkling cider and Champagne flutes. Enjoy some time with your honey as you take a swim in the heated indoor pool or take a leisurely soak in the hot tub. Book a room with a private balcony so you can take in views of the surrounding green valley. Unwind in a romantic room at Berlin’s Lodging on the Square housed inside an old-fashioned brick building. Snuggle with your loved one in a suite equipped with two-person whirlpool tubs. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area, a 5,671-acre green space where you can embark on an afternoon of hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing, including rabbits, migrant birds and river otters.

Down by the Creek

The small town of Walnut Creek is home to some romantic hotels, including Oak Ridge Inn. Stay in the presidential suite where you and your loved one can enjoy the two-person whirlpool tub, fireplace and balcony. Explore the lush 5-acre property dotted with colorful flowers while hand in hand with your honey. Surrounded by pristine farmland, the chic Carlisle Inn has guest rooms with private balconies or porches, where you can soak up the sights. It also has a honeymoon suite with a whirlpool tub and bathrobes upon request. Spend some time with your sweetie making puzzles or playing board games in the communal game room or relax side by side as your receive a massage from the inn’s in-house massage therapist.

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A travel writer since 2002, Jane Gosford has written countless articles for online pop-culture magazines and various travel-related websites, including Eurobooking and World66. Gosford also has experience in copywriting, having developed a series of articles related to network marketing. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in theater arts.